Veralto (VLTO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$110.44

-1.42 (-1.27%)

(As of 11:09 AM ET)

Veralto - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
7

Buy
7

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Veralto in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 14 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for VLTO.

Consensus Price Target

$105.85
-4.70% Downside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Veralto, the average price target is $105.85. The highest price target for VLTO is $119.00, while the lowest price target for VLTO is $82.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -4.70% from the current price of $110.44.

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VLTO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/2/23 to 10/1/24	1 Month Ago 9/2/23 to 9/1/24	3 Months Ago 7/4/23 to 7/3/24	1 Year Ago 10/2/22 to 10/2/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$105.85	$104.46	$96.00	$82.00
Forecasted Upside	-4.70% Downside	-7.09% Downside	0.83% Upside	N/A
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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VLTO Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

VLTO Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Veralto Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Veralto	Business Services Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.66	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold
Predicted Upside	-5.38% Downside	319.44% Upside	6.15% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent VLTO News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
9/30/2024	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$117.00 ➝ $119.00	+7.00%
8/13/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	D. Karas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$118.00	+10.81%
7/30/2024	TD Cowen 4 of 5 stars	J. Giordano Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$95.00 ➝ $100.00	-5.55%
7/29/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$104.00 ➝ $116.00	+9.54%
7/29/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$100.00 ➝ $109.00	+3.37%
7/29/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$101.00 ➝ $108.00	+1.98%
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7/29/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$110.00 ➝ $117.00	+11.57%
7/29/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$98.00 ➝ $112.00	+6.80%
4/8/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$89.00 ➝ $94.00	+7.13%
3/12/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$103.00	+16.04%
1/9/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$90.00	+16.11%
12/13/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Peer Perform
10/16/2023	Vertical Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$82.00	+13.48%
10/3/2023	Melius Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$108.00	+1,080,000,000.00%

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Should I Buy Veralto Stock? VLTO Pros and Cons Explained

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Veralto
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Veralto Co.:

Veralto Co. reported earnings per share of $0.85 for the quarter, exceeding analysts' estimates by $0.05, indicating strong financial performance.
The company had a return on equity of 58.82%, showcasing efficient utilization of shareholder funds to generate profits.
Insider transactions show confidence in the company, with senior vice presidents selling shares at higher prices, suggesting positive future prospects.
Veralto Co.'s revenue for the quarter was $1.29 billion, slightly surpassing analysts' expectations, demonstrating consistent growth.
Institutional investors have been increasing their holdings in Veralto Co., indicating confidence in the company's long-term potential.

Veralto
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Veralto Co. for these reasons:

Despite positive financial performance, Veralto Co.'s stock price may be overvalued based on recent insider transactions at higher prices.

VLTO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Veralto is $105.85, with a high forecast of $119.00 and a low forecast of $82.00.
: 14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Veralto in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VLTO shares.
: According to analysts, Veralto's stock has a predicted downside of -4.16% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Veralto has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Veralto less than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating score for Veralto is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how VLTO compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:VLTO) was last updated on 10/1/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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